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22 Jul 2021

Story of marginalised creatives supported with funding by Waitematā Local Board

A book telling the story of the Pikitoi project has been published with funding support from Waitematā Local Board.

Development 22 Jul 2021

Kōrimurimu weaves art with technology, creating a world-first

Another much-anticipated detail has been installed at Te Wānanga in downtown Auckland, giving Aucklanders the chance to lie on the flax-like surface of Kōrimurimu, breathe in the sea air, look up to the sky and hear the movement of the tide below.

19 Jul 2021

Waiheke will benefit from 10-year recovery budget

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Waiheke recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

8 Jul 2021

10-year recovery budget delivers for Waitematā

Auckland Council's 10-year budget will help Waitematā recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

City Centre Waterfront 2 Jul 2021

Auckland’s world-class waterfront opens

The completion of Auckland’s Downtown Programme marks the delivery of six key projects revitalising Quay Street and Galway Street, strengthening the sea wall and improving transport links in the city centre.

Environment 28 Jun 2021

Local board shows commitment to environment on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board allocates over $200,000 to local environment projects.

Environment 28 Jun 2021

Five reasons why you should buy plants locally on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board is encouraging both residents and visitors to buy plants locally on the island.

City Centre Waterfront 25 Jun 2021

World-class waterfront opens for Aucklanders on 2 July

On Friday 2 July the much-awaited Te Wānanga public space on the edge of a people-prioritised Quay Street will open for Aucklanders to experience, and on 5 July the six new ferry berths, named Te Ngau O Horotiu, located in the Ferry Basin will rec...

Events

13 Dec 2025

Sustainable sewing & repair sessions

Come along and book our sewing & repair sessions today!

13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Christmas Sailing with Mrs Claus

All aboard for a jolly holiday adventure! Join Mrs Claus for a Christmas sailing aboard Ted Ashby.

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...

14 Dec 2025

GALS

Join us for a joyful Sunday afternoon of festive cheer and classic Christmas carols!

14 Dec 2025

Yuletide Ukulele with The Nukes

Grab a ukulele and join The Nukes on Sunday, a free, family-friendly performance and workshop!

14 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Tunes 4 Tamariki: Christmas with Suzy

Come early and enjoy free pre-concert activities such as face painting, a musical instrument show...

18 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Social Knitting Club

Come and join like-minded people and have a great yarn.

17 Dec 2025

Women and non-binary artist hui : Craft a puppet creature

Design your own rod puppet creature using fabric and wooden dowels inspired by Sarah Cowie’s pupp...